COW CAMP RANCH Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
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Specializing in Farm, Ranch, Recreational & Auction Properties Proudly Presents COW CAMP RANCH Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming The Cow Camp Ranch is a 895± acre year-round cattle operation with full improvements and 315± acres of water rights. LOCATION & ACCESS The Cow Camp is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Laramie, Wyoming. To access the property from Interstate 80, take exit 311 for WY-130/WY-230/Snowy Range Road; head west on Wyoming Highway 230 for 14.8 miles. The destination will be on your right at 1643 Wyoming 230. The private lease and BLM acreage for the Cow Camp are contiguous and are located 15 miles northeast from the home ranch at 5126 Welsh Lane. Several towns and cities in proximity to the property include: • Laramie, Wyoming (population 30,816) 15 miles northeast • Cheyenne, Wyoming (population 59,466) 66 miles east • Ft. Collins, Colorado (population 164,207) 81 miles south • Wheatland, Wyoming (population 3,627) 92 miles northeast • Rawlins, Wyoming (population 9,259) 113 miles north west • Casper, Wyoming (population 55,316) 164 miles north • Denver, Colorado (population 701,621) 147 miles south Cow Camp Ranch Page 2 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com SIZE & DESCRIPTION 315± deeded acres 420± private lease acres 160± BLM lease acres 895± total acres With its improvements, convinient location and irrigated grazing, the Cow Camp Ranch represents a tremendous opportunity to own a year-round, self-sustaining cattle operation, or large horse property. The ranch headquarters consists of 315± deeded acres cross-fenced into six flood-irrigated pastures, two well-kept homes, a well-kept historic barn, lighted corrals along with a machine shed that has heated work spaces. The 445± private lease acres and 160± BLM lease acres are contiguous and lie 15 miles to the northeast, all of which are fenced into one large 580± acre pasture. The private lease will transfer to the new owners in along with a first option to purchase. Cow Camp Ranch Page 3 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com CARRYING CAPACITY AND OPERATIONS The Cow Camp Ranch is owner rated at 160-180 yealing for 5 months. Historically, the owners winter the cattle on the 315± acre headquarters and summer on the 580± leased ground. The headquarters can also be used for grass hay production and historically yields 160 to 180 ton of hay without fertilizer. “Carrying capacity can vary due to weather conditions and management practices. Interested parties should conduct their own analysis.” WATER RESOURCES • Two solar wells • Three electric wells • 315 acres of irrigation water rights. • Irrigation water is dispersed across the property along a low-maintenance system of ditches and dykes originating from the Fisher Canal. • There are currently no annual costs for the irrigation water. Cow Camp Ranch Page 4 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com IMPROVEMENTS The manager’s home of the Cow Camp Ranch was built in 1900 and is a very well-kept, two- story, 1,330 sq. ft. home with four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The yard is well-manicured with trees and shrubs, a fire pit, brick walking paths, shaded gazebo, and a tree house. The interior of the home includes: • Mudroom with half-bathroom • Breakfast area • Dining room • Kitchen with gas range, pantry, and tremendous cabinet space. • Living room with a beautiful, vintage wood stove and beam ceilings. • Master bedroom and full bath on the main level. • The upstairs contains three bedrooms and living room. Cow Camp Ranch Page 5 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com Cow Camp Ranch Page 6 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com The guest home is also a well-kept, western themed home with four bedrooms and 1.5 baths that is currently rented out for $1,000 per month. It is one and a half stories with the upstairs being a loft that overlooks the living room. There is also a garden shed with the guest home. The 3,480 sq ft historic barn is in good condition and contains 10 stalls, calving facilities, vet room, tack room, and a stone milking barn. Cow Camp Ranch Page 7 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com In addition to the covered storage, the 1,758 machine shed includes two insulated and heated work rooms. Cow Camp Ranch Page 8 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com UTILITIES Electricity – Carbon Gas/Propane – Suburban Communications – Cell Coverage Water – Private Well Sewer – Private Septic Television – Dish Network REAL ESTATE TAXES According to the Albany County Assessor’s records, the real estate taxes for the Cow Camp Ranch are approximately $748 annually. MINERAL RIGHTS The Pacific Railroad Act of 1864 assigned the mineral rights of the Cow Camp Ranch to the Union Pacific Railroad. Cow Camp Ranch Page 9 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com RECREATION RESOURCES Laramie is situated between the Medicine Bow Mountains and the Laramie Mountains with the Medicine Bow National Forest on both sides. With its close proximity to Kurt Gowdy State Park as well as the mountains and national forest land, Laramie has become one of Wyoming's most popular tourist attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy everything from horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, hiking, fly fishing, and boating in the summer months. In winter, cross country skiing in the national forest and state parks and downhill skiing at the Snowy Range Ski area (35 miles west of Laramie) are large recreation attractions. Snowmobiling has also become a favorite pastime in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Laramie is also known for having one of the area’s biggest and best Fourth of July celebrations, Laramie Jubilee Days. Starting with a concert and fireworks display on the 4th, Jubilee Days is an action-packed week of professional rodeo, bull riding, carnivals, parades, and street dances. Wildlife found on the Cow Camp Ranch include antelope, coyotes, pararie dogs and water foul. Cow Camp Ranch Page 10 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com SURROUNDING AREA In 1868, the Union Pacific Railroad began to make its way across southern Wyoming. General Grenville Dodge, the chief surveyor for the railroad, chose the site and the name for the town of “Laramie”. Laramie remained primarily a railroading town until the opening of the Wyoming Territorial Prison in 1873 and the establishment of the University of Wyoming in 1886. Even with a very strong economic base in agriculture, the railroad and lumber industries, the University has become the city's major employer. Today, the University of Wyoming is the only four year university in the state and is home to approximately 13,126 students who can choose from as many as 180 different programs. An abundance of outdoor activities has made Laramie one of America’s top 40 college towns according to Outside Magazine. Laramie features all the community amenities of a large, college town. In addition to athletic and cultural events sponsored by the University of Wyoming, Laramie offers an excellent health-care facility, Ivinson Memorial Hospital, as well as one of the area’s premier orthopedic centers, Gem City Bone & Joint. There are several medical and dental offices, over 75 dining establishments, numerous churches, banks, golf courses, fitness centers, retail stores, theatres, elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and the Laramie Regional Airport. For more information please visit the following websites: • Laramie: www.laramie.org • University of Wyoming: www.uwyo.edu Cow Camp Ranch Page 11 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com AIRPORT INFORMATION Commercial airline service is available at Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Denver, Colorado. The following is information on each of these airports: Laramie, Wyoming: Great Lakes Airlines provides three flights to Denver International Airport daily. The airline currently has code share agreements with United and Frontier Airlines. Annually, 10,000 travelers per year depart from the Laramie airport. For Laramie aeronautical information and more information about the Laramie Regional Airport, please visit their website at www.laramieairport.com. Cheyenne, Wyoming: Great Lakes Airlines operates flights daily from Cheyenne to Denver International Airport. The airline currently has code share agreements with United and Frontier Airlines to connect you with flights around the world. Cheyenne aeronautical information can be found at http://www.cheyenneairport.com. Denver, Colorado: Denver International Airport is open 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week and is served by most major airlines and select charters, providing nonstop daily service to more than 130 national and international destinations. For more information, visit the official website for Denver International Airport at www.flydenver.com. Cow Camp Ranch Page 12 www.ClarkLandBrokers.com CLIMATE According to the High Plains Regional Climate Center at the University of Nebraska, the average annual precipitation for the Laramie, Wyoming area is approximately 15.2 inches including 55 inches of snow fall. The average high temperature in January is 39 degrees, while the low is 9 degrees. The average high temperature in July is 80 degrees, while the low is 49 degrees. The charts to the right are courtesy of www.city- data.com. STATE OF WYOMING Wyoming is a state that offers an incredible diversity of activities, geography, climate, and history. Just a territory in 1869, Wyoming became the 44th state in 1890. The state’s population is 563,626, and provides a variety of opportunities and advantages for persons wishing to establish residency. Wyoming’s energy costs are the second lowest in the nation, and the cost of living index is below the national average. Wyoming ranks among the top 10 in the entire United States for educational performance. There is no state income tax, and Wyoming offers an extremely favorable tax climate: • No personal income tax • Low retail sales tax • No corporate income tax • Low property tax • No gross receipts tax • Favorable inheritance tax • No inventory tax • Favorable unemployment tax According to Michael B. Sauter, Alexander E. M. Hess, Samuel Weigley, and Ashley C.